SPANA
SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) was set up in 1923 by British mother and daughter Kate and Nina Hosali, who travelled to north Africa.
They were shocked by the mistreatment and poor welfare standards working horses, donkeys and mules endured, and campaigned tirelessly to set up SPANA on their return.
SPANA runs long-term veterinary and education programmes in Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Mali, Mauritania, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia, providing free treatment for sick and injured working animals.
The charity was chosen to be Horse & Hound’s first official charity of the year in April 2014. During the campaign, Horse & Hound staff have seen first-hand the vital work this charity undertakes in Morocco and Ethopia. These experiences have been shared with readers through the magazine and website. Read Horse & Hound’s insights into the charity’s work and the challenges it faces below.
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Calls for vital support as pandemic hits hard
As visitor centres remain closed and many vital fundraisers cancelled, charities are continuing to look at alternative methods to raise money
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8 equestrian charity calendars for 2019
Keep track of all your horsey appointments — and support a good cause — with one of these charity calendars for 2019
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We will remember them: how we refuse to let horses, donkeys and other animals become ‘forgotten victims’
This Armistice Day, take a look back and remember the millions of animals who have lost their lives in wartime
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Remembering the horses in war time: why help is needed now
SPANA’s campaign remembers the millions of animals killed in conflicts and highlights the work ongoing today to help animals caught up in war zones
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Army of riders to tackle London Marathon for good causes
‘I was told I wouldn’t walk again, but now I’m running the London Marathon’
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UK public ‘largely unaware’ of threat to donkeys’ existence
SPANA’s research shows only two percent of people realise the extent of the issue
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Why we owe so much to Britain's working horses
To mark International Working Animal Day today (15 June 2017), SPANA (Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) takes a look back at the role they played in British society — and the plight of working animals around the world today
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Join SPANA's 'Big Knit for Vet Kit' and support working equines
The charity’s initiative aims to support injured and unwell working horses, donkeys and other animals
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Rider to run 156-mile ultra-marathon for charity
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Ben Hobday takes part in #roundtheworld challenge [VIDEO]
Top event rider and great sport Ben Hobday has set the standard in the #roundtheworld challenge to raise funds for SPANA
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Go #roundtheworld to help working equines
Turn back the clock and show off your 'round-the-world' technique to raise much needed funds for SPANA, Horse & Hound's charity of the year
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SPANA in Ethiopia: It's a brutal life for horses, but education will help
H&H's Sophia Heath looks back on her challenging visit to Ethiopia to see SPANA's work first-hand
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SPANA in Ethiopa: Dealing with fatal cases [VIDEO] *Warning: graphic images*
H&H's Sophia Heath travels to Ethiopia to see the work that SPANA carries out first-hand — this is the second post in the series
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SPANA in Ethiopia: 'Enough to make you scream or cry'
H&H's Sophia Heath travels to Ethiopia to see the work that SPANA carries out first-hand
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Special report: The plight of horses in Ethiopia
H&H’s charity of the year, SPANA, faces a tough challenge to improve conditions for the more than two million working horses in Ethiopia. Sophia Heath investigates
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H&H's charity of the year to feature in TV documentary
Living on the Edge — Blood in the Sand follows filmmaker Chris Terrill as he travels to Mali, accompanied by SPANA's chief executive and Malian vet
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SPANA tackles deadly diseases
Equine charity appeals for donations to support its new campaign
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Equine charities defend donation methods
A documentary revealed questionable practices being used by third-part organisations
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SPANA in Morocco: Car crash victims, helping disabled children and final thoughts
H&H's Sophia Heath visits our charity of the year to witness first-hand how SPANA help horses
